1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base
JM1NA3510L0124909
Vehicle history report for the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base (VIN JM1NA3510L0124909). Red, convertible/cabriolet, 1.6L 4-cyl 116 hp, gasoline. 63,300 mi reported. Registered in Fl. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
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U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata with this engine.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions with this engine; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
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What a full report checks for VIN JM1NA3510L0124909
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Safety recall campaigns
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Common problems & what to inspect
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The breakdown below is from a sample of the 15 most recent, so the counts are not totals.
🔥 1 involved a fire
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 28
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
AIR BAGS
car has had multiple airbag lights come on I have fixed them all I cannot buy parts to fix my airbag new so I have to go and find used parts that just keep breaking I know many people with this problem almost every owner of one of these cars has this exact problem
NHTSA ODI #11474624VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES
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Fire · NHTSA ODI #11408684UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS DRIVING TO THE GAS STATION TO GET SOME TEA AND ON MY WAY BACK AS I WAS SHIFTING INTO 5TH GEAR I FELT A POP AND I FINALLY GOT IT INTO GEAR BUT I HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP I STARTED TO DEPRESS THE CLUTCH BECAUSE OF THE POP I FELT AND WITH EVERY PUSH IT LOST MORE AND MORE PRESSURE AND EVENTUALLY AFTER THE 4TH PUSH THERE WAS NO RESISTANCE AT ALL TW…
NHTSA ODI #10777981POWER TRAIN
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING FROM 5TH GEAR OR REVERSE TO NEUTRAL, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD GO INTO REVERSE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE SWING ARM WAS BAD ON THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED.
NHTSA ODI #10168563SEAT BELTS
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO LATCH IT OFTEN TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CAUSE IT TO HOLD. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10041445SEAT BELTS
CONSUMER NOTICED FRONTAL SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. DEALER AND MANUFATURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10026256AIR BAGS
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AIR BAG INDICATION LIGHT FLASHED . DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10026258EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES THERE BE NO DIFFERENCE IN BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. CONSUMER FEELS BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH. *AK
NHTSA ODI #887320+ 20 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN JM1NA3510L0124909 valid?
JM1NA3510L0124909 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Japan. It decodes to the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
What is a fair price for a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Comparable 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata listings run roughly $900–$8,500, typically around $3,767 (from 6 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata get?
The 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).
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